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  • who do you run with?

    who do you run with?

    ‎Who do you have around you? ‎What kind of Wolfpack do you run with? ‎The Prophet ﷺ said that good company in one’s life is essential ‎I often think about when I was in the military and how important that concept was even before I was a Muslim ‎Our mission was straightforward, to end, one…

  • “I’m just not strong like you, Dad“

    “I’m just not strong like you, Dad“

    I have seven kids, and I’ve always been an active father in the lives of my children Every last Sunday of the month, I get together with my kids for a wellness check meeting Usually, I have something small that I talk about for about 10 minutes to inspire my kids But the meeting that…

  • Muslims don’t carry white flags

    Muslims don’t carry white flags

    Men of the stronghold How long will you wave the white flag of defeat in your life? How long will you make excuses for yourself due to the situations of your past or present? How long will you tell yourself that you’re OK the way you are, but deep down inside you know you’re not…

  • I Was Watching My Son Die

    I Was Watching My Son Die

    About four years ago, I rented a spacious cabin in Washington State and took my wife and seven children on a river rafting adventure. Little did I know that a tragedy, along with a life lesson I would never forget, was soon to unfold. As we floated down the swiftly moving river, one of my…

  • Extraordinary Men

    Extraordinary Men

    Extraordinary men who decide to step up and become lighthouses of the Ummah by joining The Stronghold of Sultans will be asked to do one of the first things: form a battle plan for their lives. Another task is to write down the new standards of their lives. These are things that are non-negotiable and…

  • This Flag Hangs Over My Home Gym

    This Flag Hangs Over My Home Gym

    This flag hangs over my home gym as a reminder to myself and what I must do with my life. I am a 51-year-old man who works out three days a week and dedicates two days to light training in martial arts. On the remaining days, I focus on ice baths, stretching, and recovery. Physically,…

  • Muslim Men Are Guardians

    Muslim Men Are Guardians

    Muslim men are guardians of justice, truth, and knowledge. Being a guardian comes with certain clear prerequisites. How will you be a guardian of justice if you are not a just man? How will you be a guardian of truth if you do not know what the truth is? How will you be a guardian…

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